The Book of Embraces by Eduardo Galeano

The Book of Embraces

Eduardo Galeano with Cedric Belfrage (Translator)

288 pages first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction poetry short stories reflective medium-paced

Description

Eduardo Galeano's is considered a passionate literary voice. In The Book of Embraces, he employs parable and paradox, anecdote and dream, and fragments of autobiography to construct a passionate, ironic and joyful world view. The world reveals its...

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Community Reviews Summary of 142 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
reflective 75%
sad 37%
hopeful 25%
informative 25%
challenging 12%
dark 12%
funny 12%
inspiring 12%
lighthearted 12%
relaxing 12%
tense 12%

Pace

fast 42%
slow 28%
medium 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 100%

Strong character development?

N/A: 100%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 100%

Average rating

4.44

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